by lighthouse | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:40a “Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed…” Peter knew the power of prayer. He knew the power of humility. He knew the power of having a concentrated presence with only himself and his God. Peter had full confidence in God’s power to answer his request as his God saw was appropriate. Peter was one with God. Lesson: Pray like Peter.
by lighthouse | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:31 “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.” After his conversion Paul showed his life as being full of the grace of God. He spoke God’s truth while he lived God’s truth. The community where he lived and spoke understood the huge advantage of living and sharing the Gospel. The people lived enjoying the peace and security and forgiveness only God can provide. Is that a lesson for you and me and all our Christian community? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:22 “Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.” The Biblical account of Saul can only be described as miraculous. A hater was turned into a lover. An enemy was turned into a friend. A person hell bound became a person heaven bound. God entered Saul’s life and not only did his name change, his life changed. God has entered your life and my life—what is the change? How is God using you and me to accomplish His purpose?
by lighthouse | Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:30b-31 “…’Do you understand what you are reading?’ Philip asked. ‘How can I,’ he said, ‘unless someone explains it to me?’ So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.” We all have short times in life where God has a purpose for us. We should always be ready to serve our Heavenly Father. We should always be ready to serve, explain, donate, lead or follow as we serve others who need our help even as we are ultimately serving our Savior.
by lighthouse | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:20-21 “Peter answered,’May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.'” This fellow (his name was Simon) totally misunderstood God. That mindset is not unusual. God wants our heart. That is it. Anything else is already owned by God and is useless to Him. Love is the key word and that comes only from the heart. Though intangible, it is the greatest gift God gives and is the greatest gift we can give to Him. Nothing else matters. Give Him your heart and all other blessings will follow.
by lighthouse | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:3 “But Saul began to destroy the church. Going house to house, he dragged off men and women andput them in prison.” Saul was as evil as evil gets. The passage above describes Saul’s activities after he encouraged the stoning of Stephen, which happened only because Stephen was faith filled. Saul changed. Saul became Paul, the author of approximately half of the New Testament. The same loving God who forgave and directed Saul/Paul’s life forgives you and me and directs your and my purposeful lives. Forgiveness certainly matters.
